Compared to Wu Zechen's inner activities, Xia Luotong's was much simpler. Although she didn't know whether the Queen Mother knew the true relationship and relationship between her and the cold-faced prince, she would not show it rashly.
She still maintained the slight smile on her face and walked over according to the Queen Mother's wishes. She was calm and natural but did not see the shyness of a newly married woman when she met her elders for the first time. After all, in her subconscious, she and the cold-faced prince were not the same. A real couple is nothing more than a partnership.
But Xia Luotong had just taken two steps, and the girl in the pink skirt who seemed to have finally come to her senses couldn't help but exclaimed at this moment.
"Atong?!"
A suspicious voice sounded, and Xia Luotong couldn't help but chuckle: "Miss Si, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Looking at Si Hanyan's little face full of surprise and confusion, Xia Luotong gave a polite but not too close response.
She knew that Si Hanyan was the junior member of her natal family that the Queen Mother loved very much, but she didn't know the Queen Mother's attitude towards Si Hanyan's friendship with her, so it was always a good idea to be cautious.
"A Tong! It's really you! You...you are actually...actually Princess An?!" Si Hanyan opened his eyes wide, looked at Prince An Wu Zechen in surprise, and then looked at Xia Luotong As well as the clothes made by the princess, I already had the answer in my heart, but I still felt unbelievable.
She had always been curious about the identity of her new friend, and had asked Xi Menghan, but Xi Menghan also didn't know, which made her more and more confused.
But her meaning is consistent with Xi Menghan's, making friends regardless of status. Since her friends didn't take the initiative to mention it, there must be something unspeakable. When the time is right, she will tell them. They don't have to ask, so as not to embarrass everyone.
But what she never expected was that her friend turned out to have such an identity! Finally, he met her publicly in this way!
Xia Luotong's peripheral vision passed over the Queen Mother's face calmly. Seeing that there was no look of surprise on the latter's face, she probably knew about this.
Also, as the Empress Dowager's most beloved grandniece, Si Hanyan always ran out of the palace during these days. Naturally, the Empress Dowager would not be at ease. It was normal for her to send people to find out the situation of the people she came into contact with.
As for tracking, there should be no such thing. If the Queen Mother sent someone to follow her, Xia Luotong would have noticed it based on her perception.
Since the Queen Mother did not stop her, there was no dissatisfaction on her face at this time. In addition, she specially called Si Hanyan to wait for her and the cold-faced prince, so she probably had no objection to their friendship.
"I never told you before, don't you blame me?" Xia Luotong looked at Si Hanyan with a smile in her eyes. Unfortunately, because the Queen Mother was nearby, she couldn't say much. She didn't even dare to look like her usual expression. So casual.
"You can really hide it from us!" Si Hanyan finally came to his senses, and reluctantly stepped forward to pull Xia Luotong over. His face was full of intimacy, and then he turned to look at the Queen Mother, and couldn't help saying coquettishly. , "Aunt Huang! You know that, right! You didn't even tell Yan'er in advance, but Yan'er was really scared!"
"You girl, you are actually blaming the Ai family. Don't you want to give you a surprise?" The Queen Mother smiled with all her eyes and spoke in a friendly tone. It was obvious that she doted on this grandniece.
"Aunt Huang, when did you know Atong's identity? Did you always know that Yan'er was playing with her?" Si Hanyan asked curiously.
"I just found out not long ago that you, Yan'er, have been whispering the word 'A Tong' in Aijia's ears all day long. Aijia was curious and naturally wanted to investigate. Didn't this just happen to discover her identity? I didn't expect it. She is Chen'er's wife." The Queen Mother looked cheerful, shedding her usual majesty in front of her beloved grandchildren, and even her title showed that she was a close relative.
As for the truth here, although it was only discovered after checking one place when Princess An was investigating, the Queen Mother would naturally not tell it.
"You really gave Yan'er a big surprise." Si Hanyan's little face was full of helplessness. God knows how frightened she was just now, and then she asked curiously, "Why did Aunt Huang think of letting Auntie do it today?" From Tongjin Palace?"
"Chen'er had something to bring her into the palace today. The Ai family also wanted to see their granddaughter-in-law, whom they had never seen before, so they asked Chang Xi to bring her over." As for why Wu Zechen brought Xia Luotong into the palace today. , although the Queen Mother no longer cares much about the affairs of the court, it does not mean that she is not clear in her heart.
Thinking of this, the Queen Mother was stern in her heart, but Si Hanyan and Xia Luotong were still there at the moment, and she did not show any signs of strangeness, and she still smiled so kindly.
Hearing what the Queen Mother said, Si Hanyan instantly remembered all the rumors about Princess An, and naturally understood the reason why the Queen Mother had not met Princess An until today.
During this time, she often went out of the palace, and the palace was not a place where news was blocked, so she had heard all kinds of rumors. Thinking of her friend's possible situation now, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and pulled her My friend's hand couldn't help but tighten a little.
She is not that kind of innocent boudoir lady. On the contrary, she is actually a very transparent person. It is just because she doesn't like the complexity that she pretends not to know how to avoid it, just to make herself happy and comfortable.
But if it's Atong...
She secretly made up her mind to protect Atong!
Xia Luotong noticed Si Hanyan's movements and saw the determination in her eyes. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He held his hands behind his back and looked at her with a warm smile.
The Queen Mother noticed the interaction between the two of them, and felt satisfied and relieved. She had never been worried about Si Hanyan. She did not have any close friends in the capital, but most ladies from aristocratic families did not like her when getting along with her. Most of them had selfish motives or were taking advantage, but now they seem to have really made good friends.
Because of Si Hanyan's relationship, the atmosphere in the palace was very harmonious. Even if Wu Zechen said very few words, it would not have much impact.
While chatting, the Queen Mother carefully observed the reaction of her grandson, and figured out something.
Normally, the emperor's grandson would have been impatient to listen to a few women chatting here, so he got up early and left early, but today he seemed to have changed his temper and sat quietly. Although he still didn't speak much, he He didn't show any sign of impatience, but instead listened to their chat while quietly sipping tea.
If you observe carefully, you will find that his eyes will always fall on Xia Luotong from time to time, always paying attention to her every move, as if he is ready to protect her at any time, and as if he wants to take everything about her into his eyes.
